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(DALLAS, April 16, 2014) — For parents and child care providers, the stats about accidental injuries of children up to age 19 are daunting. More than 12,000 children die from accidental injuries each year, and more than 9.2 million are treated in the ER for nonfatal injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Dallas, March 6, 2014 – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on a recent consumer education campaign announcement to draw attention to nutrition information displayed on the front of a wide variety of food and beverage packages.

DALLAS, January 28, 2014 – The Red Dress Collection is returning and once again kicking off the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City – this year backed by the first-ever collaboration of leaders in the fight against heart disease in women.

The American Heart Association and the NFL are pleased to come together to create the NFL PLAY 60 app, encouraging kids to get active and healthy through an endless runner game.

For the second year, the American Heart Association and Cities of Service, a bi-partisan coalition of more than 180 mayors committed to using citizen service to address pressing local needs, have selected five cities across the country to receive CPR Anytime Kits. Each city will receive 500 kits to help turn more of their residents into lifesavers. Last year’s grant recipients trained nearly 17,000 people with the kits they received, equipping thousands of community members to act as first responders in cardiac arrest emergencies.

New York, NY, January 14, 2014 -- One out of every three deaths among women in the U.S. each year is attributed to cardiovascular diseases including heart disease and stroke, making it the No. 1 killer of women in this country and causing more fatalities than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

Around the world, New Year’s traditions symbolize a fresh start and hope for health, prosperity and love. We’ve compiled this list of our favorite traditions and put a healthy spin on them.

DALLAS, November 6, 2013 -- If a commitment to healthy eating seems too tough to swallow, then start with a taste test. National Eating Healthy Day is a great time to try some new habits that just may stick. Little by little, you’ll start to see a difference in how you feel and look.

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2013 — Tracking your health goals just got easier — even when you’re on the move.The American Heart Association has upgraded its Heart360.org website for patients and blood pressure program participants with a new mobile-friendly design.

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2013 — School districts can increase physical activity in children and young adults by opening playgrounds, gyms and fields to the community when school’s out, especially in low-income areas, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.